W. E. F. Deal Papers
Scope and Contents
The W. E. F. Deal Papers primarily contains correspondence from family and clients, with some materials dealing with mining.
Dates
- 1879-1904
Creator
- Deal, W. E. F., 1840- (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Biographical Note
W. E. F. Deal was born in Calvert County, Maryland, on March 8, 1840. He moved to Virginia City, Nevada in May 1863 and was a prominent attorney. He was also an active member of the Democratic Party and in Nevada politics.
[Some biographical information adapted from "Storey County, Nevada Biographies A-L" on the Genealogy Trail History Group website, accessed October 27, 2021]
Extent
0.41 Linear Feet (1 folder (15 items))
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
W. E. F. Deal moved to Virginia City, Nevada in May 1863. He was a prominent attorney, an active member of the Democratic Party, and active in Nevada politics. The collection primarily contains correspondence from family and clients, with some materials dealing with mining.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquired from an unknown source circa 1978.
Creator
- Deal, W. E. F., 1840- (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the W. E. F. Deal Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Staff
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department Repository
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)
specoll@unr.edu